Question 1

what is peroneal tendonitis? and what causes it?can you get it from overuse without an acute injury?back and outside ofankle and even calf nerve hurt

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Overuse/Compensation: Peroneal tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon and tendon sheath complex of the peroneus longus and brevis tendons. These tendons arise from muscles in the outside of the lower leg and course behind the fibula (ankle bone on outside of ankle). Walking on the outside of the foot (often to avoid pain on the inside of the foot or heel) can lead to this condition as can a bad ankle sprain.

Question 2

what causes peroneal tendonitis to happen?

Accepted Answer

Sports: Running, jumping, and cutting exercises use the peroneal tendons, and overuse, particularly with sporadic participation, can lead to peroneal tendonitis. An ankle sprain with peroneal tendon pain afterwards can be a sign of a peroneal tendon tear.  Injury to the ligaments behind the lateral ankle can lead to peroneal subluxation, a condition related to peroneal tendonitis.

Question 3

what will my pt do for peroneal tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully help u: They have certain equipment like possibly ultrasound machines, galvanic stimulation and various other modalities. Sometimes, they may perform massage or stretches etc all depending on the amount of pain you have.

Question 4

what can be done about peroneal tendonitis?

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Peroneal tendinitis: Physical therapy, strapping, stretching and orthotics can be very helpful.

Question 5

how to treat peroneal tendonitis?

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: This can be treated with physical therapy, medications, injections, bracing like taping. Often it is associated with an underlying unlying condition in the back, feet, or ankles. See a doctor

Question 6

what other diagnosis can be confused for peroneal tendonitis like symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Neuritis: Of the sural nerve, sprained ligaments around the ankle.

Question 7

how do i exercise with achilles and peroneal tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Limit to upper body: Limit your workouts to upper body using machines or bench exercises. Even an elliptical will delay your healing. No treadmill, running, walking and especially no hills!

Question 8

does peroneal tendonitis  cause snapping or popping of the ligaments?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, peroneal tendonitis can commonly cause a popping sensation in the lateral ankle along with pain with walking or standing, especially on a surface that is on an incline or is uneven. It may also cause some tenderness on the outside of the ankle along with occasional swelling but this is not always seen.Rest and strengthening exercises often help along with taping of the ankle.Feel better soon!

Question 9

how do i know if i'm experiencing achilles and / or peroneal tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Area of Pain: In achillis tendonitis the pain is in the back of the heel usuall near the area where the achillis tendon inserts into the  calcaneous or heel bone. Peronial tendonitis is on the lateral side (outside) of the foot.  The pain can feel like it is from the lateral side of the ankle, and can radiate up from the ankle, or down the lateral side of the foot.

Question 10

difference between peroneal tendonitis and peroneal sublaxtion? symptoms? treatments?

Accepted Answer

Tightness/snapping: With tendinitis there is tightness especially after rest. With subluxation there is often a snapping or popping sensation as the tendon moves out of place.

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